ALB - SJO

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Albany to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$394
Typical prices: $374-$639
Delta
Mon 9/14Tue 9/29
ALB - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$181
American Airlines
Sat 7/25
ALB - SJO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $394 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Albany and San José. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $475 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 35m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 39% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 31% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Albany to San José (ALB-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Albany to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Albany to San José

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 29
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 11:54 am
ALB
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SJO
7h 39m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:19 pm - 11:55 pm
SJO
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ALB
8h 36m
1 stop
$394Delta
Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
8:13 pm - 12:26 pm
ALB
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SJO
18h 13m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:57 pm - 10:59 am
SJO
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ALB
18h 02m
2 stops
$399American Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 29
American Airlines Logo
8:13 pm - 12:03 pm
ALB
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SJO
17h 50m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 10:57 am
SJO
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ALB
19h 28m
1 stop
$407American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
8:13 pm - 1:52 pm
ALB
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SJO
19h 39m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 2:36 pm
SJO
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ALB
21h 40m
2 stops
$424American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:52 pm
ALB
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SJO
8h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 12:21 pm
SJO
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ALB
20h 52m
1 stop
$428American Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 29
American Airlines Logo
4:44 pm - 12:03 pm
ALB
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SJO
21h 19m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 10:05 am
SJO
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ALB
18h 36m
2 stops
$431American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7
American Airlines Logo
4:44 pm - 12:03 pm
ALB
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SJO
21h 19m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 3:54 pm
SJO
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ALB
24h 25m
1 stop
$432American Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 29
American Airlines Logo
4:44 pm - 12:03 pm
ALB
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SJO
21h 19m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 10:05 am
SJO
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ALB
18h 36m
2 stops
$436American Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 12:21 pm
ALB
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SJO
20h 01m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:06 pm - 4:31 pm
SJO
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ALB
24h 25m
1 stop
$444American Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 29
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 11:54 am
ALB
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SJO
7h 39m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:19 pm - 11:55 pm
SJO
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ALB
8h 36m
1 stop
$448Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Albany to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Albany to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Albany, New York to San José?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Albany, New York to San José departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Albany to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Albany to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Albany to San José is January, where tickets cost $389 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $775 and $749 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Albany to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Albany to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Albany to San José, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$181
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Albany to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Albany to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Albany to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Albany to San José?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albany to San José was $181 for a one-way ticket and $394 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Albany and San José?

    A passport is required to fly from Albany to San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Albany to San José?

    When flying out of Albany you will be using Albany Intl. You will be landing at San José, also known as San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Albany to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Albany to San José?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Albany and San José, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Albany to San José, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Albany to San José are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $601 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $663 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Albany to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Albany to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Albany to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Albany is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Albany to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Albany with another airline. Booking your flights between Albany and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Albany to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Albany up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Albany to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Albany to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

2.0 MediocreDawn, Jun 2026
BUF - BWI
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Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

It was 2 hours 45 minutes late, for no apparently clear reason.

It went well. Plane wasn't full. Will be great when assigned seating is in place

My bag was damaged and is now missing a wheel. I tried to buy a claim in on the website but it would not accept my confirmation # for submission. Other than that, everything else was good!

As always it was a pleasure to fly on southwest.

My seat bottom felt like the pad was missing and there was a hard lump. The crew were all amazing. Funny, responsive, respectful. The captain and first officer shared comments were understandable. My son was delighted by the addition of brownie brittle with the normal Southwest snack mix.

FA was a bit strange and dodgy not very characteristic of Delta

Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

Great experience nice pilot very soft and easy landing and take off

Flight was delayed before take off and at landing. Baggage took 20 minutes. Flight crew would not serve full soft drink and had to ask multiple times before receiving water.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Great. Seamless. Check in agent at kiosk international was amazing and extremely helpful.

Crew was nice. Flight was timely. Seats could be better as well as the food considering it’s first class.

Don't need the male flight attended lecturing. The whole plane on how to act when there was no problems.Other than that everything was great

Delta planes have the WORST seat comfort of any plane in history. It's the opposite of ergonomic, in every sense. They also recline minimally, are covered in a vinyl and have no feet rests. Then the disembarking process is chaotic and time consuming (because of the way they load the plane and deal with luggage). Overall, somewhat frustrating but we arrived safely :)

The flight de-boarded after being informed of a 3 hour delay. The gate agent said we could go to lounge. The flight ended up boarding 20 minutes later and I missed it.

My experience with American Airlines was great. Unfortunately my stroller was not located and has not been given to me and or reached out in return for in regard to information.

Pilots were fantastic - super smooth. First Class flight attendant was very attentive. Main Cabin flight attendant should try to smooth the rough edges of her voice - very shrill / punitive. Hurt my ears just to listen to her. Recognize they have a (tough) job to do - but tone over speakers needs to be less like scolding a 5 year old.

Maybe focus more on delivering a good product vs selling me a damn credit card

Crew were professional and kind. The flight was smooth. But... The internet, which we paid 35 dollars for, did not work for most of the flight. This made providing media for our child an uncomfortable hassle.

Overall fine. Seemed like one of the older model planes? Crew was mostly very kind, though some of the female attendants were a rather abrupt during the food service.

Leave on time. We waited on the plane for hour hours and it was hot and smelly

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

It was good. It’s been a long time since my wife and I fly any where and things have changed. Our trip was to see our new grandson. We fly economy and that was not good for my bad back. It was a quick flight but uncomfortable.

A much better flight than our previous. The flight attendant took care of us and regularly checked in to see if we needed anything. Brought us drinks prior to the departure and then a couple more times. Totally makes the difference in how you travel when the crew is checking on their passengers. Great job on this leg of our trip.

When I agreed to give up my two seats because of overbooking by the airline, I should have been offered some sort of reward or credit towards a future flight. I was not. It was not until the next day when I mentioned it to a Jet Blue employee that I was advised to call 1-800-JetBlue. So here I am, having done Jet Blue a favor and I had to do the work to find out if I was going to get a credit. Such service

Domestic flights are good. Just stay away from international travel

First the flt was delayed over 2 hrs bc of plane mechanics that should have been handled better! No text or email was sent so only found out at the airport so there we sat for 5 hours! THATS RIDICULOUS! The gate area was filthy! No agents showed up till hr before so no additional info was given-waited online for 15 mins while the gate agent chatted and got together then given last seat in back of plane!! No priority for senior or anything-took attendants over 2hrs to serve drinks and snack-WHY are they not served together? By time snack came needed another drink! Worst service in my life!

Since we started at syr the service, crews, and flights were just excellent

All the TV screens in my rows was non functional . The map shown for an international route was antiqued..

Boarding process was terrible. No assigned seat until the gate, then a long line to get seat assignment.

The flight departed more than 1 hour late. Leg room is bigger than most airlines

terrible. Because I felt very unwell during the flight. How do they leave a woman alone in the middle of 2 men? an obese man who was falling on top of me.

I booked this flight using JetBlue points and I was just so happy. The plane was so clean, I had every need met. Thank you!!

Just have…get ready for it…one single on-time flight. Just one. Ever. I’ll be impressed, I promise.

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